Rajapaksa visit: Vaiko, supporters detained
September 21st, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Sep 21 (IANS) MDMK leader Vaiko and his around 700 supporters, who were protesting Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to Madhya Pradesh, were Friday detained in Chhindwara district ... Read more...
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Manmohan meets Rajapaksa, presses for fast-tracking Tamil solution (Second Lead)
September 20th, 2012 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Bhopal, Sep 20 (IANS) India Thursday pressed Sri Lanka to speed up the process devolution of powers so that the Tamil citizens of the island nation can live in ... Read more...
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Manmohan, Rajapaksa discuss Tamil situation, bilateral ties (Lead)
September 20th, 2012 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Bhopal, Sep 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday met Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa and pressed him for an early solution to the decades-long ethnic issue and stressed ... Read more...
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Ramesh to review India-aided projects in Sri Lanka
July 12th, 2012 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India's Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh will Thursday meet Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo to review the progress of various developmental projects supported ... Read more...
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Joint parliamentary panel begins goodwill visit to Lanka
April 16th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Amid continuing concern in India about the plight of Tamils in Sri Lanka, a joint parliamentary delegation Monday began a six-day visit to the ... Read more...
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Krishna heads to Sri Lanka, devolution tops agenda
January 15th, 2012 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna heads to Sri Lanka Monday on a three-day visit that will focus on pushing the reconciliation and devolution process in ... Read more...
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Reconciliation ministry mooted in Sri Lanka (Lead)
January 11th, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) An advisor to the Sri Lankan president has suggested setting up a temporary ministry to fast-track the reconciliation process following the end of the dragging ... Read more...
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PM to Sri Lanka: Use of force on fishermen not acceptable
November 13th, 2011 - 12:57 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said he had conveyed to Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa that the use of force in ... Read more...
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Manmohan, Rajapaksa to meet in Maldives, Tamil issue on agenda
November 9th, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Addu Atoll/New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India has taken note of some progress in resettling displaced Tamils and in Colombo's dialogue for reconciliation, key subjects that will be discussed ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka President demands mass protest against UN report on civil war
April 18th, 2011 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Apr 17 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has called for mass protests against a UN report that alleged that the war crimes were committed at the end of the civil ... Read more...
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PM to watch World Cup final on TV at home
April 1st, 2011 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) After watching the pulsating India-Pakistan cricket World Cup semifinal live at Mohali, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will see the final between India and Sri ... Read more...
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Fishermen killings should stop, they will have to be part of history, says Krishna
February 1st, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Taking a serious note of the alleged killing of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Tuesday said the killing ... Read more...
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Nirupama Rao discusses fishermen killings with Lankan Govt.
January 31st, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has expressed New Delhi's deep concern over the recent violent incidents in waters between India and Sri Lanka, which had resulted in the ... Read more...
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India makes a statement as Games draw to memorable close (Roundup)
October 15th, 2010 - 12:33 am ICT by IANS
By Paloma Ganguly
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) As laser lights danced in the sky and the best of Bollywood and Indi-pop music brought the crowds to their feet, bringing the 19th ... Read more...
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CWG closing ceremony tickets sold out (Lead)
October 13th, 2010 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Tickets for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games were sold out Tuesday night - nearly 48 hours before the actual event Oct 14, an official at ... Read more...
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Row over inviting Lankan President Rajapaksa for CWG closing
October 13th, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 13 (ANI): Activists have opposed India's decision to invite Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the guest of honour at the closing ceremony of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.Rajapaksa accepted ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa to be guest of honour at CWG closing
October 12th, 2010 - 12:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 12 (ANI): Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa is likely to be the guest of honour and will be joined by Prince Edward at the closing ceremony of the 2010 Delhi ... Read more...
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PM presses for meaningful devolution, Rajapaksa assures action
June 9th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday urged Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa to initiate a "meaningful devolution package" and called for "urgent steps" to resettle displaced ... Read more...
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India, Sri Lanka sign 7 pacts, discuss Tamil settlement (Lead)
June 9th, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka Wednesday inked seven agreements, including key pacts on security and power, as Colombo reassured New Delhi about its plans to quickly resettle ... Read more...
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Manmohan, Rajapaksa discuss Tamil settlement issue
June 9th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday discussed with Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa India's concerns on the plight of displaced Tamils and pressed for a political settlement ... Read more...
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India, Sri Lanka to discuss Tamil settlement, sign pacts
June 8th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka will brief India on the post-war political reconciliation plan and sign a slew of pacts to expand cooperation in areas ranging from counter-terrorism to ... Read more...
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After Delhi talks, Rajapaksa heads to Shimla
June 7th, 2010 - 10:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) After wrapping up official talks in New Delhi, Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa will Thursday head to the cooler climes of Shimla, an unusual destination for ... Read more...
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Anupam Kher to be honoured with Presidential Award
June 3rd, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Colombo, June 3 (IANS) Seasoned Bollywood actor Anupam Kher will Friday be honoured with the Presidential Award at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy weekend here for his contribution ... Read more...
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South Asian leaders admit SAARC failure; blame India, Pakistan (Roundup)
April 28th, 2010 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
By Sarwar Kashani
Thimphu, April 28 (IANS) South Asian leaders Wednesday admitted their mutual differences, particulary those between India and Pakistan, failed SAARC to overcome key challenges of poverty, climate change and ... Read more...
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Rajapaksa casts vote in hometown Tangelle
January 26th, 2010 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
Tangelle (Sri Lanka), Jan.26 (ANI): Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is facing an unexpectedly strong challenge from opposition candidate and former chief of army staff, General (retired) Sarath Fonseka, while pushing ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka president ‘war criminal’, try him, demand Tamils
December 14th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Dec 14 (IANS) Sri Lankan Tamils in Canada have called for an international trial of the Sri Lankan president for allegedly ordering the killing of surrendering LTTE leaders during the ethnic ... Read more...
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BJP asks Govt. to ensure early rehabilitation of Tamils in Sri Lanka
November 14th, 2009 - 10:06 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov. 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday asked the Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to ask the Sri Lanka Government during his scheduled visit for early rehabilitation of ... Read more...
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Swaminathan to skip Sri Lanka till Tamil issue is settled
August 12th, 2009 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
By M.R. Narayan Swamy
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Internationally renowned Indian agriculture scientist M.S. Swaminathan has put off plans to visit Sri Lanka to help it revive its farm sector until the ... Read more...
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India awaits formal confirmation of Prabhakaran’s death
July 8th, 2009 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India Wednesday said it is still waiting for a formal response from Sri Lanka confirming the death of Tamil Tigers chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and promised continued ... Read more...
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Lanka Government says aid access only after screening LTTE rebels
May 24th, 2009 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, May 24 (ANI): The Government of Sri Lanka on Sunday said that it would allow UN aid workers access to Tamil refugees housed in camps after weeding out elements suspected of ... Read more...
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Post victory over LTTE, Mahinda Rajapaksa assures Tamils of equal rights
May 19th, 2009 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, May 19 (ANI): The Sri Lanka President, Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his victory speech to the Parliament termed "the victory achieved by defeating the LTTE as the victory of the country" here ... Read more...
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LTTE vanquished, victory for our country: Sri Lankan president (Lead)
May 19th, 2009 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, May 19 (IANS) The victory "achieved by defeating the LTTE" is the victory of the country, Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa said while addressing parliament here Tuesday, adding the Tamil Tigers ... Read more...
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LTTE’s defeat is victory for country: Sri Lankan president
May 19th, 2009 - 11:41 am ICT by IANS
Colombo, May 19 (IANS) The victory "achieved by defeating the LTTE" is the victory of the country, Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa said while addressing parliament Tuesday.
"Our aim was to protect the ... Read more...
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Game almost over for Prabhakaran, says Rajapaksa
April 27th, 2009 - 10:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Colombo, April 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa Monday said the game was almost over for Tamil Tigers chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and all efforts were being made to catch ... Read more...
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LTTE fears colour Sri Lanka president’s Nepal visit
March 2nd, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, March 2 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Monday began his three-day state visit to Nepal amidst an unprecedented four-tier security measure in view of the dreaded Tamil Tigers' well-known capability ... Read more...
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